Won the Porsche Lottery Today

[Foydawg]

Originally Posted by Foydawg

Pulled into a parking lot, coasted around the corner and with no warning at all the engine died. Put it in neutral, cranked it to hear one second of the most gut wrenching sound in the world.

I change the oil every 5K w/Mobile1 as directed, examine the filters and they've been free of debris but I was due for an oil change. There are no fluid leaks, no noises. It's a 2004 S with about 52,000 on it.

Thanks Porsche.

UPDATE: It is an IMS failure and as a non-CPO second owner car, I theoretically would be eligible for 25% coverage under the class action suit BUT, since Porsche says my 2004 Boxster S was "put into service" on 7/4/03, it's over 10-years old and not eligible - EFF Porsche!

[TeamOxford]

Please don't give up so easily. Six weeks outside the "window" is an extremely short time. A personal appeal to the right people at Porsche may result in some concessions.

Determining who the "right people" are will be the challenge. Like people who could not afford bad publicity from a disgruntled owner about their hallowed marque.

If done objectively and with a modicum of class, it just might work.............


TO

[Foydawg]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

Please don't give up so easily. Six weeks outside the "window" is an extremely short time. A personal appeal to the right people at Porsche may result in some concessions.

Determining who the "right people" are will be the challenge. Like people who could not afford bad publicity from a disgruntled owner about their hallowed marque.

If done objectively and with a modicum of class, it just might work.............


TO

Good advice. I submitted an inquiry with the attorneys that won the class action. My local dealer, Bluegrass Motorsports, simply referred me to 1-800-PORSCHE.

[thom4782]

Originally Posted by Foydawg

UPDATE: It is an IMS failure and as a non-CPO second owner car, I theoretically would be eligible for 25% coverage under the class action suit BUT, since Porsche says my 2004 Boxster S was "put into service" on 7/4/03, it's over 10-years old and not eligible - EFF Porsche!

I'm sorry this happened to you especially given you're just outside the 10 year limit. My car is also outside the 10 year window and for that reason, I am sending a letter to the court that objects to the settlement. I hope others send similar letters.

My view is that owners have a reasonable expectation that these engines will last for more than 200,000 miles without experiencing a catastrophic IMS engine failure. And because I believe that Porsche sold knowingly sold these cars with a IMS design defect, I argue that the court should only approve a settlement based only on actual mileage, i.e., without a time limit. Pick a number somewhere north of 150,000 miles and I'm OK.

[fullthrottle52]

Just a shame. We own marquee sports cars and keep having failures like this. This one is close to home and at my Indi for repair. Makes you simply want to sell and get out. Porsche should be required to fix of replace all failures of their wonderful engineering feat.

[pjq]

Wow Foydawg, your story is the same as mine except my car was built in 04.
I bought my 04 S in Texas Nov 2010, 23000m miles.
Car ran great right up until the moment it died.
Nov 06, 2012 driving down the I95 in Maine bound for warmer pastures in North Caroline, we pulled off at Augusta to grab a coffee. When I stopped at the end of the Interstate ramp the car engine stopped with no warning, I restarted the engine and then "The Death Rattle" (44,000 miles). It sounds like nuts and bolts in a clothes drier! I drove the car 500 ft to the gas station, shut it down and called a tow truck.

I had the engine rebuilt and now I just have to install the fuel injectors before putting it back into the car.

If you don't want the challenge of a Project you have two options (1) after talking to Porsche N.A. take the Porsche refurbished deal, you'll get 2 yr warranty. (2) take your car to some one like Jake Raby or others on this forum who knows Boxsters.

[Foydawg]

Got a call from the shop today. Approx. $6,800 to repair the damage including a new 05/06 era intermediate shaft among other things. Should be back in action next week.

[imsjack]

Originally Posted by Foydawg

Got a call from the shop today. Approx. $6,800 to repair the damage including a new 05/06 era intermediate shaft among other things. Should be back in action next week.

Thanks for keeping us posted. I've got to get my 03 done on the IMS asap.